Main areas of child development

The ability to learn from mistakes and solve problems

The ability to talk and understand

The ability to interact with others and process feelings

The ability to use hands and fingers (writing/drawing)

The ability to walk, run and jump

Organize the following developmental stages into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Cognitive

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(b) Social & Emotional

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(c) Speech & Language

• • learns through observations and social interactions

• • Know how to use sarcasm. Know when others are being sarcastic to them

• • enjoys the security of a regular routine

• • enjoys imaginative play with other children

• • understands when someone is hurt and comforts them

• • Better understands time (morning, afternoon, night)

• • Focus on moving objects, including the faces of caregivers

• • Learn that the same word can mean two things, such as 'orange' the fruit and colour

• • has preferences for specific food and toys

• can sit and listen to simple stories with pictures

• • says words like 'dada' or 'mama'

• • knows what common objects are used for

• • Begins to question authority and society's standards

• • Begins to sort objects by color, shape, or size

• Can share and discuss more complex ideas

• • childhood fears may emerge (monster under the bed)

• • responds to own name

• • begins to show signs of jealousy when you give attention to another child

Organize the developmental stages into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Fine Motor

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(b) Gross Motor

• • balances and walks across a narrow line

• • threads large beads onto string

• • able to draw a circle

• • jumps with both feet together

• • has better control over cutting when using scissors

• • walks down stairs alone, placing both feet on each step

• • kicks a ball forward

• • established hand preference

• can walk backwards

• • uses a fork and knife correctly

• • screws and unscrews jar lids, nuts

• • climbs up and slide down a playground slide unassisted